Thing's....

[chris dawe]

This forum is a great place ...no, a fantastic place to visit ,the people here become a real tight knit bunch of friend's ,almost like an extended internet family.

There people here who lend a hand to help with advice ,or part's on the latest project gun often asking nothing more than typed "thank-you " and the unspoken understanding that the same kindness will be payed forward in the future.

There are deal's in the buy and sell section where guy's don't try to haggle your last penny ,the profit come's solely from helping one of the PGCA extended family.

There is a man here whom I've never had the pleasure of shaking his hand in person who called me probably every day during the hardest two week's of my life just to see if I was O.K (Thank-you Jim)

So all this is the reason why I feel comfortable about letting you guy's meet my Dad,he's the reason why I'm the man I am today,he taught me to speak my mind when I'm in the right and to apologize if I was'nt,he taught me the value of working like a dog just to get something right,he kept me on the straight and narrow with a rap from his knuckle's when my hormone's had me chasing every skirt in town ,he taught me everything I know about a hammer and a saw.

As some here may know ,I lost my Dad on the 23 of November this year...he was diagnosed with a massive grade four glyo blastoma (spell?) brain tumor just two week's before,surgery did'nt help and he fought damn hard for every second he had with us...it was hand's down the hardest thing I've ever witnessed,and it made me the proudest son on the planet to bear witness his bravery

I never moved more than 200 feet from him in 40 year's ,and now he's gone and I would give anything for one of his signature knuckle rap's about my head

Every day get's better,but I'm sure there's some hard one's ahead.
R.I.P Pop's

[Angel Cruz Ortiz]

Chris, I am so sorry for your loss, my deepest sympathies go to you and your loved ones. It will get easier my friend!!
BTW, Now I have a face to go with the name..

[10 bore]

yes you are wright about the people here and i too am sorry for loss, scott

[charlie cleveland]

your rite about this bunch of guys justone big family...very sorry about your dad s passing... charlie

[Mills]

Sorry to hear the news. We have had a bunch of deaths in my circle of friends lately, some unexpected, but none have been as close to me as yours. It is hard to do much other than to help out and be supportive. The important thing is you do have great memories which you will always remember.

[Autumn Daze]

Chris, Thank You for sharing your thoughts with us. We in turn share your grief. My condolences to you and your family. I lost my father at a very young age and Mom 8 or so years ago. After all this time I still find myself wanting to ask them questions but alas they are gone. Everyday will get a bit better Chris.

[OH Osthaus]

Originally Posted by chris dawe

my Dad,he's the reason why I'm the man I am today,he taught me to speak my mind when I'm in the right and to apologize if I was'nt,he taught me the value of working like a dog just to get something right,he kept me on the straight and narrow with a rap from his knuckle's when my hormone's had me chasing every skirt in town ,he taught me everything I know about a hammer and a saw.

sounds like he did a good job..

sorry for your loss

[Hammer Gun]

Chris, I know that these days after his passing are long and dark, but keep your faith there is light at the end of this tunnel my friend! Gary

[Brush Buster]

Chris ,In just these few pictures ,you can see the Closeness and Friendship ,you and your Father shared ! Like all the Gentlemen said before me ,I too am quite sorry for your loss ! The only good thing about time is ,it will take some of the pain away and make the memories even more pleasant ! Hang in there and hold tight to all the good times ! Best ; Russ

[Jim DiSpagno]

Hey Pal, you know you and Steph, Chloe and Jack will always be in my thought and prayers. The rest has been said here. Jim